Last year's award was given to long-time conservationist Martus Granirer.

To be eligible to receive the award an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a Rockland County resident. Individuals who have been nominated in the past, but not chosen, are eligible to be re-nominated.

County Executive Ed Day will honor this year's winner at a tree planting ceremony at Kennedy Dells Park at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 20.

For more information or to obtain a nomination form, please call the Division of Environmental Resources at 845-364-2670 or contact via email at env@co.rockland.ny.us. To be considered, nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 5.